How to pronounce chuckled
Say it like CHUHK-uld. Chuckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK).
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- CHUHK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chuckled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chuckled
American and British speakers say chuckled in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌkəld/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHK-uld.
What does chuckled mean?
- simple past and past participle of chuckle How to pronounce chuckle
Questions about saying chuckled
How do you pronounce chuckled?
Say CHUHK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌkəld/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chuckled?
Chuckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK). Broken into parts: CHUHK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say chuckled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌkəld/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.